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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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